Doodle Run Kennels Reviews and Testimonials

Rumi

I adopted my Mini Aussiedoodle in February 2022. I very much needed an easy companion dog after my last very special needs dog. Laurel was so easy to work with. She said she had a puppy that would be perfect for me. She could not have been more right. Rumi is such a pure heart, so happy to be with people, happy with other dogs, and within a month has won over my cat who can't stay away from him. My walks in the neighborhood can take a very long time as people stop all the time who want to inquire about him. I began dog training with Baxter and Bella's online program and found their training accessible, and comprehensive. With one-on-one support, I can get help very easily and quickly. Within two weeks Rumi knew to sit, lay down, and wait, My vet found Rumi delightful and unphased even by being at her office. She asked for the breeder's name for when she was ready for another dog. Rumi's disposition is so lovely. He is eager and quick to learn For me, he is the dream dog that I always wanted. And at this time in my life, he is the one that I needed. To conclude, Laurel and Frank are exceptional breeders, and lovely to work with. The Baxter and Bella online training program has made the job less stressful. Whenever I need help they are there. This is no question this puppy has already made a difference in my life. It is a gift to be surrounded with such exuberance. I am so grateful.

--Emily C

Crash

I adopted my Aussiedoodle puppy, Crash (Shadow x Goodboy), from Doodle Run Kennels in June 2021 and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made! He is playful, loving, energetic, and gets along well with my three children, ages 11, 4, and 2. Crash enjoys hiking, bubbles, car rides, walks, going to the vet, and playing tug. One of my biggest concerns with getting a puppy was that our house is loud and is often full of kids (mine and others). I wanted a puppy that would be confident, ready for adventure, and could find his place among us. Laurel's biosensory training prepared Crash well for our home. He does not scare at loud noises nor new experiences. In fact, Crash's favorite place to go is the playground because children love to pet him and he LOVES kids. Other moms have approached me several times asking where they can get a sweet, smart pup like Crash! Another challenge I anticipated was finding training for Crash, especially with the limited schedules and often expensive classes offered by many trainers/facilities. Laurel was able to recommend a great training program which my kids and I have been using to train Crash. We have had him for almost two months and he already knows sit, lay down, roll over, come, and drop it. He is very food motivated, eager to please, and easy to train. He also does very well in his crate through the night and only rarely has accidents in the house. Overall, Laurel does a wonderful job at pairing her dogs to produce brilliant puppies with great temperaments. She does such a wonderful job at preparing them for their forever homes and has been a wonderful resource for us. We still enjoy watching her Movie Mondays and are looking forward to adding a sister pup to the family in the near future. Thank you for your hard work and devotion, Laurel!

--Gretchen

Bo

Meet our handsome Mini Aussiedoodle Bo. This is his July 4th portrait. See I'm not spoiled at all. I turned one on July 12, 2020. Bo completed obedience training with Off the Leash canine training with flying colors right before his birthday. So now he's even smarter and a bigger joy to have. This is our first doodle of any kind and we are so happy we found Doodle Run Kennels. Laurel was so informative and helpful from day one to the day we got this sweet boy. He's so smart, affectionate and loyal. He is wonderful with our grandchildren from age 9 months to 5 years old. He is beyond patient with them and loves them dearly. Everyone loves Bo so much that our two grown children are now getting one for their households. They are so excited. My oldest son got Bo's brother and they also are extremely happy with Arlo. He is in a household with a 9 month old and a 4 year old. He too is beyond patient and loving with the kids. I can't express how happy we are with our fur babies! The kennels are clean, animals are happy, and just a top notch operation. Thank you for a wonderful pet and member of our family.

--Larry and Ann A.

Bowie

It was a year ago today that I picked up my puppy (now named Bowie) from you! In honor of his "gotcha day" I wanted to let you know what a wonderful dog he is and how much I ADORE him. You might remember that my previous dog was extremely fear aggressive, and the #1 thing I was looking for in this dog was a good temperament. You told me you were here on Earth to breed great dogs, and you had such conviction in your voice that I was immediately reassured. Fast forward to today, and Bowie is truly the best dog I could have asked for! He's happy, even-tempered, people-oriented, snuggly, curious, and brave (but not impulsive). He's also really smart-- he's been easy to train (although he was very social in puppy class), I'm starting to teach him the names of his toys, and last week my mom said he figured out how to turn on the hose! Bottom line, THANK YOU. Thank you for him, and for everything you did to make him such a wonderful pup! He's the bright spot in my day, every day

--Christina

Dakota

I adopted a Mini Aussiedoodle back in May and I couldn't be happier! My aussiedoodle, Dakota is such a playful energetic girl who gets along great with other dogs and loves any person. Her mom is Opal and her dad is Roscoe. Laurel said she would be a velcro dog and she wasn't wrong which I just love that about Dakota. Laurel spent so much time with me the day I picked out Dakota and the day I picked up Dakota answering any questions I had and was very informative about the breed. I couldn't be happier with my choice to get Dakota from Doodle Run!

--Devan D

Ozzy

We adopted our Mini Aussiedoodle, Ozzy (Shadow x Roscoe's litter), from Doodle Run Kennels in September. He is a beautiful tri-colored boy with an amazing soft and wavy coat. We can't go outside without getting stopped by multiple people to comment on how cute he is. Laurel warned us how popular he'd be and she was not wrong!!

As first time dog owners, Laurel was more than helpful with providing information and advice on the breed. You can really tell how much she cares about finding the right home for her puppies which is something we really appreciated! We highly recommend the crate familiarization program Laurel offers. We opted into this and Ozzy has never once cried in his crate for the 7 weeks we've had him, and the transition to our home was seamless.

This breed is extremely smart, Ozzy already knows all basic commands and is learning some fun tricks. He catches on quickly and can learn something new in a day. He also loves to fetch and play frisbee. He is extremely well socialized and plays well with others, Laurel does a great job at introducing the puppies to other dogs at an early age to help their personalities.

--Anna K

Patches

Patches is doing great and learning so much everyday. He is so smart and learns so quickly. He recently passed his puppy kindergarten class and received his good canine citizenship. Next up will be an agility class. We go for lots of walks in the neighborhood, the park, some trails, Home Depot... exposing him to more and more people, sights and sounds. Our goal is for Patches to be a therapy dog in 2 years and to take him to hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Patches is sitting on his mat that he lays on when we eat and we take with us to outdoor cafes and he lays on quietly while we eat. Of course he gets a few treats while he is on it but he loves it and gets all excited as soon as we mention his mat.

--Leslie and Orry D

Joanie

Getting my precious Aussiedoodle, Joanie from Doodle Run Kennels was an amazing experience. Laurel kept me well informed of everything going on from the time I met the puppies and put a deposit down until I got to bring my puppy home. I opted in for Joanie to become familiarized with her crate and it was a life saver. The first night, she went right in her crate and went to sleep for a longer time than I was expecting. She quickly learned easy commands from working with Laurel as a baby. I wouldn't have bought her from anyone else. The facility is clean and well cared for. I knew my puppy was in GREAT hands until I could pick her up! I would recommend Doodle Run to anyone! Thank you for all you do and all you did!

--Justin and Megan D

Moose

I recently adopted a mini Aussiedoodle from Doodle Run and he has been the greatest little guy! The crate familiarization allowed him to feel at home in his new home away from his siblings. He's the smartest, silliest puppy with so much personality. He's so well behaved considering he's a puppy, I'm shocked at how well he's listening. I can not recommend Laurel of Doodle Run Kennels enough for your new furever friend. She is supportive and makes you feel comfortable the entire process until you pick up your puppy. You're missing out if you don't purchase your next family member from her!

--Amanda A

Ildiko's Puppy

We have recently added a mini Aussiedoodle from Doodle Run Kennels to our family and couldn't be happier! Our puppy is just an amazing little guy who is very friendly, well-socialized, smart and a joy to be around. Laurel of Doodle Run Kennels is a wonderful breeder, extremely helpful and knowledgable, and raises all her puppies and dogs with love and unmatched care. Laurel always answered all of our questions very quickly, and is an absolute pleasure to deal with. Her kennel is very well run, well organized and spotless. The puppies are well taken care of and are well-socialized through being introduced to different experiences. Laurel did the crate familiarization for our puppy, which was incredibly helpful. Our puppy loves his crate and uses it as his little den or safe place. He slept in it the first night from 10:30 pm to 6:30 am without making a peep! We highly recommended Doodle Run Kennels if you are looking for a happy, well-socialized puppy from a high quality and honest breeder.

--Ildiko W

Ozzie

We recently adopted a puppy and are so happy with how things went!!! We could not be happier with our Ozzie and he's already adjusting to the family!!!! Thank you!!!

--DeAnna M